Rex the Big Dinosaur
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Rex the Big Dinosaur

By Ladybird

A girl seeks her missing father, facing unexpected alliances and challenges.

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32 pages· 204 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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In a quest to uncover her father's mysterious disappearance, a determined girl must navigate unexpected friendships and unravel secrets. Can she trust those around her, or will betrayal lurk in the shadows? As she delves deeper, the stakes rise, and the truth becomes more elusive. Her journey is fraught with challenges, but her resolve is unyielding. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will the mystery remain unsolved?

From the publisher

Rex the big dinosaur wants to play with the other little dinosaurs in the jungle, but they find him FAR too loud and scary! Is there any way that Rex can convince the little dinosaurs that he’s a good friend to have around? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. The wide range of classic fairy tales, favourite characters and exciting modern stories in the Read it yourself series appeal to all children, whatever their interests, and have bright, detailed pictures to help support the text. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Rex the Big Dinosaur is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
204
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
310L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about belongingBooks about fearBooks about dinosaursBooks about kindness
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.3
F&P level
~J
Publication
Published
July 4, 2013
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780718194642

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